Convex
Ragic
| Feature | Convex | Ragic |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $25/mo | Free / from $25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Best For | full-stack-developers, real-time-apps, startups, rapid-prototyping | business-analysts, operations-teams, manufacturing, administrative-teams |
| Founded | 2021 | 2008 |
| Real Time Database | ✓ | ✗ |
| Serverless Functions | ✓ | ✗ |
| File Storage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Authentication | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vector Search | ✓ | ✗ |
| Form Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflow Approval | ✗ | ✓ |
| Subtables | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api Access | ✗ | ✓ |
| Role Based Access | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Convex Pros
- Real-time by default
- TypeScript-first
- Built-in auth and file storage
- Automatic caching
✗ Convex Cons
- Vendor lock-in
- Newer platform
- Limited to Convex runtime
✓ Ragic Pros
- Intuitive spreadsheet-to-app conversion
- Strong form and workflow features
- On-premise deployment available
- Good for structured business data
✗ Ragic Cons
- Dated visual design
- Limited collaboration features
- Steeper pricing for larger teams
The Verdict
Convex is built for full stack developers and real time apps, with a focus on real-time-database and serverless-functions. Ragic targets business analysts and operations teams and leads with form-builder and workflow-approval.
Both tools come in at similar price points ($25/mo for Convex, $25/mo for Ragic), so pricing won't make the decision for you.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Convex edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Convex has a slight overall edge — but if intuitive spreadsheet-to-app conversion matters most to you, Ragic may still be the right call.